After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Bryan Shotts transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1978 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
Bryan
Meeks
Shotts
1922
–
November 14, 2013
Born:
Laurel
,
Mississippi
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Bryan Meeks Shotts, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Shotts and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Bryan Meeks Shotts, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Shotts and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Second Lieutenant (Air Corps)Regiment:
401st Bombardment GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant (Air Corps) Bryan Meeks Shotts, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot with the 401st Bombardment Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action over enemy-occupied Continental Europe during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Bryan Meeks Shotts, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Shotts and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.